Casper College Rodeo Team

In celebration of 25 years of the College National Finals Rodeo, Visit Casper started a new partnership with the Casper College Rodeo Team over the spring rodeo season. We designed this commemorative patch for all the athletes and coaches to wear on the collar of their shirts at performances. It was a tight season for these athletes but we're delighted to see several qualify for the CNFR!

Meet our three sponsored CNFR qualifiers below...

From Left to Right: Talon Elshere, Chase Siemens, James Perrin

Talon Elshere is the Central Rocky Mountain Region Champion for Saddle Bronc Riding, a sophomore majoring in Agricultural Business he is originally from Hereford, South Dakota. He loves being outdoors and on the back of a horse, as well as traveling down the road hitting rodeos with his buddies.

Chase Siemens is the Central Rocky Mountain Region Reserve Bareback Champion, a two time Canadian Finals Qualifier, and the 2023 Novice Bareback Canadian Champion. He is a freshman at Casper College majoring in Agricultural Science. He comes to us from British Columbia, Canada.

James Perrin grew up on a ranch outside of Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada. He has qualified for the 2024 College National Finals Rodeo in Saddle Bronc Riding. When he's not studying for his Agricultural Business degree at Casper College, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and ranching.

Check out the gallery below to see the 2024 Road to CNFR from the athlete's perspectives.